Did you know that Valentine's Day is actually a religious holiday? It is more correctly known as St. Valentine's Day, in commemoration of Valentine, who was martryed by Rome in 270 AD. It's interesting that love and persecution are combined in this holiday.
In our last Wednesday night study in 2 Peter, we learned that two of the seven qualities of a fruitful Christian are love: brotherly love (GR; phileo) and a Christlike love (agape) which is sacrificial. Jesus said that they will know that you are my disciples by your love for one another.
After being snowed out for the last couple of Sundays, we are going to be continuing this Sunday in our study of Matthew 10, when Jesus commissioned the 12 disciples to go preach the gospel of the Kingdom in the neighboring towns. In verse 17 He warns them that they will be persecuted because of Christ. Yet, their response is to be as harmless as doves. In fact, Jesus also had said that we are even to love our enemies.
This Sunday, we are going to be celebrating our love for one another with a little "love feast" of our own. Following the service, we will have a Valentine's Brunch, featuring waffles, strawberries, whipped cream, chocolate croissants and other items. We hope you will consider joining us as we fellowship together.
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